Help with Bass Identification

[John Romey]

Hmm.. sorry by soundpost crack I mean the back! I have had a bass restored with front cracks that seemed to be only a few grand to fix but ones on teh back when the crossbar has to come off I was told cost a lot more? Am I incorrect in this?

[John Romey]

Yes I was aware of all those cracks when I purchased it. Some have been repaired and some have not - no saying anything for quality of workmanship. I'm going to take it to a shop to get it looked at soon I think and hopefully can get out of this for only 2-3k. So far I only have 1500 into the bass and i think it can be playable for 2-3k more......3500 for a bass like this could be a good price for a jazz workhorse I would say?

[John Romey]

oh and thanks for all the help and information.. it has been very helpful!

[John Romey]

Ken: What do you make of these tuners? They look original and that is what is throwing me about ago - I usually see those on older basses? Were they still using them mid-war?

Thanks!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by John Romey

Ken: What do you make of these tuners? They look original and that is what is throwing me about ago - I usually see those on older basses? Were they still using them mid-war?

Thanks!

Even post WWII, if they were in stock, they got used. Used sometimes I assume to make the bass seem older. Never date a bass by tuners alone. Putting old tuners on a new bass is not that uncommon.